How Hibernating Animals Prepare for the Cold Season
• Hibernation is a dormancy state where animals reduce body temperature and metabolic rate to survive the cold season.
• Animals prepare for hibernation by building up fat reserves through hyperphagia and finding sheltered locations for insulation.
• Physiological changes during hibernation include slowed heart rate, decreased body temperature, and infrequent breathing to conserve energy.
Animals adapt to survive winter's harsh conditions
As autumn fades and winter arrives, the natural world dramatically transforms. Many creatures migrate, while others prepare for hibernation, a state of dormancy. Hibernation involves reduced body temperature, slowed breathing, and decreased metabolic rate, allowing animals to conserve energy and survive the cold season's challenges.
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